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sparky_fry
sparky_fry Posts: 760
in The Porch
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And I can enter contests too

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  • jaykay20
    jaykay20 Posts: 379
    And I can enter auctions, too...
  • FrankieG
    FrankieG Abingdon MD Posts: 9,100
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  • Choccoloccotide
    Choccoloccotide A grass shack nailed to a pinewood floor Posts: 1,235
    Good stuff sparky. =))
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,724
    +1
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  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,154
    Exclusive USA only Pearl Jam contests suck, BIG TIME!

    D
  • kce8
    kce8 Posts: 1,636
    :-bd
  • FoxyRedLa
    FoxyRedLa Lauren / MI Posts: 4,810
    demetrios wrote: »
    Exclusive USA only Pearl Jam contests suck, BIG TIME!

    D

    I agree sucks big hairy......never mind - should be offered world wide, bummer.
    Oh please let it rain today.
    Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
  • TalonTedd
    TalonTedd Toronto Posts: 835
    Drop the leash 10C and start mindin' your manners about the contest rules....feeling a little second class here.
    I remember when, yeah. I swore I knew everything, oh yeah.
  • igotid88
    igotid88 Posts: 28,594
    Might have to do with contest laws. There are things in other countries I can't enter.
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  • VOLARE
    VOLARE Posts: 315
    I think it might have more to do with short turnaround and travel accommodations. Possibly the concern winners would not have current passports or visas or the cost for last minute travel would cause a financial burden on the winner.
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  • given2fly23
    given2fly23 Evanston, IL Posts: 6,040
    There are tax consequences to big prizes like this. The entity running the contest has to issue an income statement to the winner because the fair market value of the prize minus the cost of entry is considered income to the winner and he/she is supposed to report it on their taxes. That is why the fine print of the contest includes info on the value and that is probably why entries have to be limited to US residents.

    I assume that is the reason, otherwise they could raise a ton more money by opening it up to everyone, maybe they just can't.

    Beyond the contest, I wish they would realize that one-off special events like this are special to us and a webcast or release of something like this is just as important as the tour bootlegs. Metallica releases every show too, but last year they played a four song acoustic set of covers at the MAP Benefit and they put that up for $5 on their site with all proceeds going to the charity. Hell, they even post free mp3s when they play the SSB at Giants games.

    Hopefully this special show gets released in its entirety.
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  • timbo1972
    timbo1972 Posts: 326
    No personal taxes on prizes in the UK so no reason to not unclude us :)
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  • given2fly23
    given2fly23 Evanston, IL Posts: 6,040
    Timbo, there is a tax responsibility on the party running the contest and issuing the prize, not just the winner.

    I think it's funny that people just assume that they hate international fans and just make these decisions based on personal preference rather than logistics.
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  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,906
    given2fly23 wrote: »
    Timbo, there is a tax responsibility on the party running the contest and issuing the prize, not just the winner.

    I think it's funny that people just assume that they hate international fans and just make these decisions based on personal preference rather than logistics.

    I know. Funny how people jump to conclusions. I know there are all kinds of crazy rules and laws for all contests like this where you win a trip or whatever else the prize is...
  • sparky_fry
    sparky_fry Posts: 760
    I'm not blaming the ten club for following the rules, It's just unfortunate that there are rules. Hence, the original post

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